Why Is Energy Management Important?
Energy management ensures that energy use and costs are as low as possible while maintaining high standards of comfort, service and productivity. The various benefits associated with improving energy management include the following: • improved comfort • reduced operating and maintenance costs • reduced system and equipment failures • improved building value • improved productivity of equipment and staff • increased building and equipment life • reduced energy consumption • improved environmental performance 2.2 Why Analyse Energy Use? Analysing energy use and energy use patterns allows you to identify areas of inefficiency in your operations. You can then develop and implement an energy management plan to improve your facility’s performance and reduce costs. A good starting point for creating an energy management plan is to develop a baseline of your facility’s energy consumption. This usually involves identifying where and at what rate energy is used, areas of energy waste and potent
